EXHIBIT 23(a)




                              CONSENT OF ATTORNEYS


Reference is made to the Registration Statement of CEL-SCI Corporation, whereby
the Company proposes to sell shares of its common stock and warrants having a
maximum value of $10,000,000. Reference is also made to Exhibit 5 included in
the Registration Statement relating to the validity of the securities proposed
to be sold.

We hereby consent to the use of our opinion concerning the validity of the
securities proposed to be issued and sold.


                                     Very truly yours,

                                     HART & TRINEN

                                     /s/ William T. Hart

Denver, Colorado
June 13, 2008